Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 4 R cosponsors

SB 1286 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill increases penalties for careless driving resulting in unintentional death.

The bill amends the penalties associated with careless driving, making it a misdemeanor and introducing higher fines and possible license suspension. If someone unintentionally causes a death while driving carelessly, they could face up to $2,500 in fines and a suspension of their driving privileges for up to two years.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers who drive may face increased penalties if involved in a careless driving incident that results in death.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 1286 introduces significant changes to how careless driving is punished, specifically raising the potential fine from $500 to $2,500 for those who unintentionally cause a death while violating driving laws. Additionally, it allows for the possibility of a two-year suspension of the driver's license for such offenses. This matters because it aims to enhance accountability on the roads and could potentially deter reckless driving behavior, thereby improving overall safety for everyone. The bill is now officially called the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law, honoring two individuals affected by careless driving incidents.

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WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO AND PICOZZI, APRIL 17, 2026 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, APRIL 17, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated general, further providing for careless driving.o offenses in This act may be referred to as the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law.
WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO AND PICOZZI, APRIL 17, 2026 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, MAY 4, 2026 AN ACT AmeStatutes, IN LICENSING OF DRIVERS, FURTHER PROVIDING FORed <-- SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGE;
AND, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.
This act may be referred to as the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law.
Section 3714(b) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read:
Section 3714(b) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania <-- Consolidated Statutes is amended to read:
§ 3714.
SECTION 1.
SECTIONS 1532(B)(1) AND 3714(B) OF TITLE 75 OF <-- THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ARE AMENDED TO READ:
§ 1532.
SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGE.
* * * (B) SUSPENSION.-- (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUSPEND THE OPERATING PRIVILEGE OF ANY DRIVER FOR SIX MONTHS UPON RECEIVING A CERTIFIED RECORD OF THE DRIVER'S CONVICTION OF OR AN ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY BASED ON ANY OFFENSE UNDER THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
SECTION 3367 (RELATING TO RACING ON HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFICWAYS).
[SECTION 3714(B) (RELATING TO CARELESS DRIVING).] SECTION 3734 (RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS TO AVOID IDENTIFICATION OR ARREST).
SECTION 3736 (RELATING TO RECKLESS DRIVING).
SECTION 3743 (RELATING TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE OR PROPERTY).
* * * § 3714.
* * * (b) Unintentional death.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person [shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.] violating this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of up to $2,500 and a suspension of the person's operating privilege for up to two years.
* * * (b) Unintentional death.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person [shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.] violating this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of up to $2,500 and a suspension of the person's operating privilege for up to two years UPON RECEIVING A CERTIFIED RECORD <-- OF THE DRIVER'S CONVICTION OR AN ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY.
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This bill increases penalties for careless driving resulting in unintentional death.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(b)

    shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500. → commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of up to $2,500 and a suspension of the person's operating privilege for up to two years.

    The penalty for careless driving that unintentionally causes death is changed from a $500 fine to a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $2,500 and potential suspension of driving privileges.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

  2. Third consideration and final passage

  3. Amended on third consideration

  4. Second consideration

  5. First consideration

  6. Reported as committed

  7. Referred to Transportation

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 34 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26100
Democratic 81500
Total 341600
% of votes cast 68%32%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Nay
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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WARD, J. AMENDMENT NO. A-3192

Passed 31 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26001
Democratic 51800
Total 311801
% of votes cast 62%36%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Not Voting
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Committed

Passed 11 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 2300
Total 11300
% of votes cast 79%21%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1286?
SB 1286 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Joe Picozzi (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1286?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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